💦 Water splash on the Mirror? Here’s How to Win That Battle
– A Clinical Indirect Vision Guide with Dental MirrorMaster –
What’s the trickiest part when practicing indirect vision in dentistry?
Let’s be honest—just using a mirror to view the target while controlling a bur takes serious skill. But things get even tougher when water spray from the handpiece hits the mirror, turning your view into a blur.
🙋‍♀️ That’s why we’re here today—with tips to overcome this and maximize your MirrorMaster training!
🎯 Tip 1: Keep the Mirror Away
The closer your mirror is to the bur, the more water spray you’ll get.
Try placing the mirror farther from the bur—say, at the corner of the mouth during upper molar occlusal treatment.
Yes, you’ll need to rely entirely on your mirror view, so this tip works best if you’ve trained your hand-eye coordination thoroughly!
🌀 Tip 2: Suction Like a Pro
Not all suction is created equal.
Passive suction: Just collects pooled saliva and water.
Active suction: Immediately removes water spraying from the bur.
To keep your mirror clean, go active—suction right where the spray happens.
🔄 Tip 3: Mind Your Water Spray Direction
Sometimes, the handpiece is unintentionally aimed right at the mirror.
Just a slight angle adjustment can keep water from fogging up your view.
⚙️ Tip 4: Switch to an Electric Handpiece
Air turbines tend to spray fine droplets everywhere.
Electric motors are quieter and cause less water dispersion—giving you a clearer mirror and a calmer mind.
📱 And Best of All… You Can Train All of This
Dental MirrorMaster lets you practice every skill—mirror positioning, field of view setup, instrument coordination—in a simulated clinical environment.
You can train any time, anywhere, right from your phone.
🎓 Final Thoughts
Water on your mirror isn’t just annoying—it can compromise your treatment. But with the right technique (and a bit of MirrorMaster training), you can overcome it with confidence.
👉 Want to level up your skills? Visit Dental MirrorMaster and train like it’s real!
